Freaky Tales
In 1987, Oakland was hella freaky.
R 2025 · 107 min · ★ 6.3 · Action, Crime, Comedy
In 1987 Oakland, a mysterious force guides The Town's underdogs in four interconnected tales: teen punks defend their turf against Nazi skinheads, a rap duo battles for hip-hop immortality, a weary henchman gets a shot at redemption, and an NBA All-Star settles the score.
Directed by Ryan Fleck · Written by Ryan Fleck
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Keir Gilchrist Josh -
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